2014 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · LS64 AWV

The most recent MOT on 7 November 2025 at 89,620 miles recorded a Pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle is presently road‑worthy. The earlier failure on 15 November 2022 for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and insufficient washer fluid was rectified, as subsequent annual tests have all passed without repeat findings. This pattern suggests a stable maintenance trend, with the principal issue resolved and no new major faults emerging. Mileage has risen from 45,701 miles in October 2017 to 89,620 miles in November 2025, averaging roughly 7,500 miles per year. The jump of about 12,000 miles between October 2017 and October 2018 reflects a period of higher utilisation, after which annual increments settled to between 2,600 and 3,300 miles. No unexplained gaps appear in the record, and the mileage progression aligns with typical usage for a twelve‑year‑old small hatchback. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, confirming that the joint operates without play and that surrounding bushes and coil springs show no corrosion or cracking. Although rear brake pads were flagged as thin in the 2019 test, the absence of further brake advisories implies that the pads were replaced; a visual inspection of brake discs for scoring and pads for uniform thickness remains prudent. Verify that the windscreen washer system now supplies adequate fluid and that the spray nozzles are not clogged. Finally, inspect tyre tread depth, tyre condition, and for any signs of structural rust around wheel arches and chassis points, as these are the typical consumables that can deteriorate between annual tests.